In accordance with protocol, DOD shared with the senator a copy of the records that would be released.

After seeing that the records were heavily redacted, Brown, a member of the Army National Guard for 32 years, decided to release his own copy of the record.

I am proud of my 32 years of service in the Army National Guard, Brown said in a statement. The Guard has profoundly impacted my life, and I credit those I have served with for inspiring me to be a better man, and a better servant of my country.